Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and WX80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Galaxy NX was revealed 6 months later than the WX80 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony WX80
Galaxy NX | WX80 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 4.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
WX80 | Galaxy NX |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony WX80
Galaxy NX | WX80 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides physical dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the WX80.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and WX80 is 82 and 96 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and WX80.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-20 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 4.8" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | HD TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 495 grams (1.09 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 pictures | 240 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $1,300 | $276 |